Topic: Amsterdam

[Motty]

Going next month, this time with the missus and sister/brother in law, firstly I can't remember any names of clubs to go to (dj's not live music) so any recommendations please?  Secondly the missus and sister aren't into smoking weed anymore so what's the best types of edibles? Necked a whole spaceshake in one last time I was there and don't want to go through similar [emoji23] couldn't stay awake when we needed to leave for the bloody airport.

[MrGrumpy]

Nice airport, but if you want to go to a city run for the benefit of tourists, go to Venice.

[Motty]

Nice airport, but if you want to go to a city run for the benefit of tourists, go to Venice.

I go to Amsterdam to get smashed, can't do that in Venice, not legally anyway [emoji23]

[cloggypop]

Nice airport, but if you want to go to a city run for the benefit of tourists, go to Venice.

Or just leave the red light area of Amsterdam. There's much nicer bits.

[Motty]

Or just leave the red light area of Amsterdam. There's much nicer bits.

Any tips on my nightclub question Cloggy?

[cloggypop]

Any tips on my nightclub question Cloggy?

Not my thing really. Haven't been to one in years. There's always the Escape if it's playing what you are into.

http://escape.nl

Squat parties were always better for techno though. I'll PM you a contact number closer to when you are going if I hear about anything. My mate is often DJing at them.

[Motty]

Not my thing really. Haven't been to one in years. There's always the Escape if it's playing what you are into.

http://escape.nl

Squat parties were always better for techno though. I'll PM you a contact number closer to when you are going if I hear about anything. My mate is often DJing at them.

That would be good mate cheers, the line up on escape only goes up to a fortnight so will keep a look out for when it shows the date I'm going [emoji106]

[cloggypop]

That would be good mate cheers, the line up on escape only goes up to a fortnight so will keep a look out for when it shows the date I'm going [emoji106]

Always worth seeing what Dave Clarke is up to as well. He's living over here these days and seems to have regular events. This is for the Melkweg on the 20th

https://m.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/program/2017/dave-clarke-presents/5149687/

[Motty]

Fooking Love Dave Clarke [emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]

Just rememberd I'm going with my missus and sister, not my mates so they will be more into House than techno[emoji852]️

[MrGrumpy]

I go to Amsterdam to get smashed, can't do that in Venice, not legally anyway [emoji23]

Fair enough, I go to Amsterdam alot on business (not the drugs, hookers or shitty beer or rubber tasting cheese business) so I am a bit jaded. If I went to Venice a lot it may be the same. The place I like in Holland is Delft.

[FlashingBlade]

On yer Bike!

https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2017/nov/01/amsterdam-tourists-worst

[McrRed]

Going next month, this time with the missus and sister/brother in law, firstly I can't remember any names of clubs to go to (dj's not live music) so any recommendations please?  Secondly the missus and sister aren't into smoking weed anymore so what's the best types of edibles? Necked a whole spaceshake in one last time I was there and don't want to go through similar [emoji23] couldn't stay awake when we needed to leave for the bloody airport.

Going next week for a few days.
Not been for a while and not into the weed anymore.
We're staying at the new west inn in Osdorp (tip: don't book hotels when you're drunk...I thought it was way closer to the city centre).

Anyone know the area? Interesting things to do other than the obvious museum/gallery stops?

[Last time I stayed i was in my twenties and lived in a squat on princengracht, oh, and i played the melkweg with my band once but this was sooo long ago - i can barely remember anything of the place].

[kavah]

Just booked a cheeky weekend in October for me, my dad and his girlfriend. They are in their 80s!
So no Melkweg, Grasshopper or Bulldog for my posse, mainly the flower market, Tea in the Kras and Rembrandt's huis, oh and a beer or three in Cafe Belgique   

[Barneylfc∗]

Going in November.

Anyone ever rented a boat rather than a hotel? 7 of us going for 4 nights. Looking somewhere pretty central

[LiamG]

Fancy going to the dam for NYE, Flights are fairly cheap but hotels aren't? plus i haven't got a clue where the best place to stay is!

Any suggestions?? help me out here

[kavah]

Had a couple of trips to the Dam recently. The cruise at night is decent to see the lights (art not Christmas lights) although it was a bit parky like

I didn’t manage a full house on the arl Amsterdam bingo - too old for that although had a decent go like

[kavah]

Back again next week - martinis in the American hotel and the the paradiso

[Corkboy]

Back again next week - martinis in the American hotel and the the paradiso

I spent some time in Leiden last year. Fantastic, Amsterdam without the tourists.

[cloggypop]

I spent some time in Leiden last year. Fantastic, Amsterdam without the tourists.

That's where I live. Stop telling people about it please.

[Barneylfc∗]

I was there back in the day. Have been telling people about it for 15 years. If it hasn't got touristy by now, it never will.

[cloggypop]

I was there back in the day. Have been telling people about it for 15 years. If it hasn't got touristy by now, it never will.

I've lived here for nearly 20 years. There's deffo more tourists now than 15 years ago. Keeps appearing in hidden gems sort of stuff too much for my liking.

[FlashingBlade]

Been living here for 18 months now and love it...managed to learn how to negotiate centrum and avoid hoards of tourists ( why visit a place just to be surrounded by other tourists all day?)..Leiden is ace as are a lot of Dutch towns/cities, in fact Dutch Tourist Board trying to encourage tourists to visit these towns rather than all desend on Amsterdam. Actually this best time of year ( despite weather) as tourists numbers drop noticibly.

[cloggypop]

Less of this Leiden is boss business please, it's dead boring and you wouldn't like it at all.

Anyway, look over there, Rotterdam is currently where it's at

http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20171219-the-dutch-city-thats-more-like-dubai

[LiamG]

Best place to watch our champions league game vs napoli in 4 weeks? i've read o'reilys but just wondered if anyone else had any recommendations?

Also a decent steak/grill restaurant to take the missus for our birthday meal?

[DutchRed]

Best place to watch our champions league game vs napoli in 4 weeks? i've read o'reilys but just wondered if anyone else had any recommendations?

Also a decent steak/grill restaurant to take the missus for our birthday meal?

Ajax play CL at the same time as Liverpool so all the really good, cosy little local pubs will show them. O'Reilly's are certs to show Liverpool and is your best bet. Might go there for that game too!

Your best bet for a good steak place: https://cannibaleroyale.nl/

Exceptionally good with a handful of locations littered across the city centre. I'd recommend booking a table to prevent disappointment!

[TepidT2O]

Best place to watch our champions league game vs napoli in 4 weeks? i've read o'reilys but just wondered if anyone else had any recommendations?

Also a decent steak/grill restaurant to take the missus for our birthday meal?

There’s a flame steakhouse just down from the station. Argentinan grill just opposite it too.  Both look decent

[Ciara (with a capital "C")]

What is the weather like there end of November time?

[CheshireDave]

What is the weather like there end of November time?

Not unlike the UK.

[Jagdip]

Off to Amsterdam in two weeks. Will be there when we play Palace away - given it is a Saturday 3pm KO - where would be the best place to watch the match? TIA

[kavah]

^ coco’s on Rembrandtplein - right near the flower market - is decent and i come across a couple of reds in there recently
+ good to check out the night watch bronze over the road which is boss.
But you can’t go wrong from Dam Square to Leidseplein there will be loads of boozers.

[LiamG]

going in 2 weeks, me and the missus been talking about things to do and we'd both like to do a canal cruise, any recommendations for a decent one? not after a private tour but a warm boat is a must!

Gutted i'll be missing the light festival by 2 days

[cloggypop]

going in 2 weeks, me and the missus been talking about things to do and we'd both like to do a canal cruise, any recommendations for a decent one? not after a private tour but a warm boat is a must!

Gutted i'll be missing the light festival by 2 days

Light Festival will still be on.

https://amsterdamlightfestival.com/en/practical-information

[LiamG]

it starts 28th, the day we fly back 

[kesey]

Not unlike the UK.

Which is true but saying that when I was Eindhoven en Route to Genk and Maastricht post Genk it was deffo sandal weather for about 5 hours in the day. 18 - 20 degrees I reckon .

[cloggypop]

it starts 28th, the day we fly back 

Go to this instead; art, lights and probably the best value you are going to get for 5 euro in Amsterdam.

http://www.electric-lady-land.com/index.html

[cloggypop]

What is the weather like there end of November time?

Expect cold, windy and wet. Just starting to drop around zero at night now and days noticeably colder this week.

[kavah]

It’s worth taking the Metro one stop from central to Rokin just to see the exhibition of stuff they dug up boring the tunnel. “Below the surface” @ Rokin

https://belowthesurface.amsterdam/en

[LiamG]

Ajax play CL at the same time as Liverpool so all the really good, cosy little local pubs will show them. O'Reilly's are certs to show Liverpool and is your best bet. Might go there for that game too!

Your best bet for a good steak place: https://cannibaleroyale.nl/

Exceptionally good with a handful of locations littered across the city centre. I'd recommend booking a table to prevent disappointment!

Booked this place for tuesday night! looking forward to it now, although weather for time i'm there is looking quite crap!

[DutchRed]

Booked this place for tuesday night! looking forward to it now, although weather for time i'm there is looking quite crap!

Some things we cannot change I am afraid. Will I see you in O'Reilly's on Wed?

[LiamG]

Some things we cannot change I am afraid. Will I see you in O'Reilly's on Wed?

Yep i'll be there! Although the missus is not happy about it